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Controversy Surrounds Carlsen’s Decision to Share World Blitz Chess Championship
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January 2, 2025
Magnus Carlsen, the world’s number one chess player, stirred controversy during the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship final when he...
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Declares War! Why Magnus Carlsen Quit the 2024 World Rapid, Blitz Championship?
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December 28, 2024
Chess icon Magnus Carlsen withdraws from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship over a dress code dispute, citing years...
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Dubov and Nepomniachtchi ‘match fixing’: What’s actually happened?
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December 30, 2023
Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Dubov engaged in a playful yet "match prearranged" chess encounter, resulting in penalties for both at the 2023 Blitz World Championship in Uzbekistan.
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Magnus Carlsen’s Personal Privileges Stir Controversy at World Rapid Chess Championship
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December 26, 2023
The ongoing World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, has seen its fair share of controversies, particularly surrounding the...
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Vladimir Kramnik’s Chess.com Account Muted Amid Cheating Accusations: A Closer Look
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December 24, 2023
The world of online chess has been rocked by recent news as former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, an esteemed figure...